Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

in addition

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

the table in Christian churches where communion is given

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

the act of burning something

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

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From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

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From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

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From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

of or relating to Delphi or to the oracles of Apollo at Delphi

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

past form of “entwine” — tie or link together

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

a stadium for horse shows or horse races

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

held up in the air

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

used in or connected with a sacrifice

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

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From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

a three-legged rack used for support

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

at the time that

From this reading When the curtain at the door was lifted a dazzling flood of light invaded this den; and in the sunny distance could be seen empty tiers of seats, and the magnificent staircase joining the Imperial box to the apartments of Constantine's palace.

in or at the place that

From this reading Even in daytime lamps were kept burning in this stifling resort, where the air smelt strongly of dung-heap and stable.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Crackings of whips, shouts of riders, snortings of horses, came from the arena, and the muffled sound of wheels on the soft sand went by like a rushing of wings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I Hard by the stables, in the Hippodrome of Constantinople, there was a room which served as a sort of common den for grooms, women-riders, actors, and charioteers.

skill in an occupation or trade

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Egyptian obelisks also were seen in the arena and in the centre, on the yellow sand, a gigantic sacrificial altar of marvellous workmanship, wrought of three entwined serpents of bronze, bearing on their flat heads a Delphian tripod.